English dictionary

define

verb

Pronunciation

dɪˈfaɪn

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

verb

  1. decide upon or fix definitely

verb

  1. give a definition for the meaning of a word

verb

  1. determine the essential quality of

verb

  1. determine the nature of

verb

  1. show the form or outline of

Example sentences

fix the variables
specify the parameters
Define ‘sadness’
What defines a good wine?
The tree was clearly defined by the light
The camera could define the smallest object

Synonyms

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